Sec. 4154.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Health benefit exchange" means a health benefit exchange established or operated by the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. Section 18041.
(2) "Health benefit plan issuer" means an insurance company or health maintenance organization regulated by the department and authorized to issue a health insurance policy or other health benefit plan. The term includes:
(A) a stock life, health, or accident insurance company;
(B) a mutual life, health, or accident insurance company;
(C) a stock casualty insurance company;
(D) a mutual casualty insurance company;
(E) a Lloyd's plan;
(F) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;
(G) a fraternal benefit society;
(H) a stipulated premium company;
(I) a nonprofit hospital, medical, or dental service corporation, including a company subject to Chapter 842; and
(J) a health maintenance organization.
(3) "Navigator" means an individual or entity performing the activities and duties of a navigator as described by 42 U.S.C. Section 18031 or any regulation enacted under that section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1795), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
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